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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,878.40, 23,804.16 and 6,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,878.40, 23,804.16 and 6,012.24 is: 9,013.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.40 : 23,804.16 = 6,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.40/23,804.16 = 6,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.40x = 23,804.16 × 6,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.40x = 143,116,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,116,322.92/15,878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.27

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